2019 Beaune Blanc En Montagne Saint-Désiré, Domaine Joannès Violot-Guillemard

This vineyard lies high on the hillside, uphill from Beaune Clos des Mouches, with vines growing in limestone-rich soils which are perfectly suited to Chardonnay. Colour is pale, lemon-golden, aromas lemony, ripe and fresh. This was bottled in July 2020 to capture its vivaciousness. With rich, fine fruitiness, finishing soft yet lively, this is brilliant value (for drinking 2021-2024+).